TM 10-5430-243-12&P
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Change 1
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Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services For 20,000
and 50,000 Gallon Collapsible Water Storage Tanks (continued).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
MAN-
HOUR
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED
OR SERVICED
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
16
After
Filler/Discharge
Assembly, Hose
Attachments and
Couplings (1, 4)
Inspect for damage,
leakage, and loose or
missing gaskets.
Couplings, hose
attachments are
damaged, loose,
or leaking;
gaskets are
missing. Hose
attachments are
straining fabric.
17
After
Tank (2)
Inspect for cuts, punctures
and leaks. Loose or
missing bolts where fittings
connect to tank.
Tank is cut,
punctured, or
leaks. Loose or
missing fitting
bolts.
18
After
Vent Fitting
Assembly (3)
Check vent cap gasket, flat
rubber gasket, and cam-
lever arms for damage
evidence of leakage, or
missing parts. Check vent
cap for cleanliness and
freedom of movement.
Check for damaged or
missing gaskets. Inspect
vent pipe and fitting for
leakage.
Vent cap missing
or damaged. Vent
cap gasket, flat
rubber gasket, or
cam-lever arms
are damaged or
missing. Vent
cap binds or is
damaged. Vent
pipe leaks or is
damaged.
19
After
Drain Fitting
Assembly (5)
Inspect for missing gaskets,
chain, or drain plug,
damaged coupling arms.
Inspect drain assembly for
leakage.
Gaskets or drain
plug missing.
Coupling arms
damaged. Drain
fitting leaks or is
damaged.
20
After
Drain Ball Valve
Assembly (6)
Inspect for missing valve
handle, gaskets and for
proper function. Inspect
valve for leakage.
Handle missing.
Valve does not
shut off. Drain
ball valve leaks or
is damaged.
21
After
Drain Hose
Assembly (7)
Inspect for damaged or
missing gaskets, damaged
hose and leakage.
Hose assembly is
damaged or
leaks. Missing or
damaged
gaskets.
22
After
Gate/Ball Valve
Assembly (8)
Check for proper operation
and leakage.
Gate/ball valve
leaks or will not
open/close.
